At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.
So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.
“What Knitting Can Teach You About Math” by Sara Jenson, smithsonianmag.com
“In this professor’s class, there are no calculators. Instead, students learn advanced math by drawing pictures, playing with beach balls—and knitting.”
“Empowering Kids in an Anxious World” by Cory Turner, npr.org
“These days, though, free play is on the decline, Lewis says, and so are the social and emotional skills that come with it.”
“Babies’ Cries May Predict What They Will Sound Like as Adults” by Briget Katz, smithsonianmag.com
“A new study has found that vocal pitch arises very early in life.”
“10 Smartest Books You Can Read This Summer” by Paul Ratner, bigthink.com
“These books may not be everyone’s idea of beach reading but they are sure to spark up your intelligence.”
“Catalonia’s UNESCO-Honored Castells: The Humanity of the Human Tower” by Dana C. Getz, spainattractions.es
“Since its 2010 designation as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Spain’s castells—human towers—have gained worldwide recognition. Casteller performances thrill crowds as they stand upon each other’s shoulders, jigsawing themselves into an intricately peopled architecture.”
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